Peugeot 2008 vs Renault Austral
Peugeot 2008
Peugeot’s compact crossover SUV.
VS
Renault Austral
Renault’s modern compact SUV.
First car
Second car
Pick this one if…
Peugeot 2008
Pick the 2008 for a compact, stylish crossover with an efficient and wide powertrain range.
Best engine: The 1.2 PureTech/Hybrid (petrol) or 1.5 BlueHDi (diesel) — post-2023.
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Pick this one if…
Renault Austral
Pick the Austral for a modern compact SUV with an efficient E-Tech hybrid.
Best engine: The 1.3 TCe (petrol) or E-Tech Full Hybrid 200.
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Performance
1.2 PureTech 130 · Petrol vs 1.2 E-Tech 200 · Hybrid
| Peugeot 2008 | Renault Austral | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
130 hp
|
200 hp
Winner
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| Torque |
230 Nm
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| 0–100 km/h |
9,1 s
|
8,4 s
Winner
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| Top speed |
205 km/h
Winner
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175 km/h
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| Power-to-weight |
110,2 hp/t
|
128,2 hp/t
Winner
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| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
115 g/km
|
108 g/km
Winner
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| Consumption (WLTP) |
5,3 L/100km
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4,7 L/100km
Winner
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Dimensions & space
| Peugeot 2008 | Renault Austral | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
434 L
Winner
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430 L
|
| Boot (seats folded) |
1.467 L
|
1.525 L
Winner
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| Wheelbase |
2,61 m
|
2,67 m
Winner
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| Length |
4,30 m
|
4,51 m
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| Width |
1,77 m
|
1,83 m
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| Height |
1,53 m
|
1,62 m
|
| Seats |
5
|
5
|
Powertrain & tech
| Peugeot 2008 | Renault Austral | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | PF1 (A94) · CMP (P24) | CMF-CD3 |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Engine family | 1.2 PureTech · 1.6 VTi · 1.5 BlueHDi · 1.2 Hybrid · e-2008 | 1.2 TCe · 1.3 TCe · E-Tech Full Hybrid 200 |
| Fuel | Petrol · Diesel · Electric | Petrol · Hybrid |
| Transmission | 5/6-speed manual · EAT6/EAT8 automatic · e-DSC6 | 6-speed manual · EDC7 · E-Tech automatic |
| Euro standard | Euro 5/6 (A94) · Euro 6/6d (P24) · N/A (e-2008) | Euro 6d |
| LEZ access | Euro 6/6d petrol/diesel and the e-2008 allowed in the LEZ | Euro 6d allowed in the LEZ |
Reliability & watch-outs
Known issues
Peugeot 2008
- 1.2 PureTech: wet timing belt (until ~2022–23)
- 1.5 BlueHDi: AdBlue and chain on early units
- 1.6 HDi (early A94): DPF/EGR and turbo
Renault Austral
- Infotainment software needs updates
- Electrical gremlins on early cars
- E-Tech hybrid: 12V battery drain
Pros
Peugeot 2008
- Attractive design and i-Cockpit
- Efficient, wide engine range (up to e-2008)
- Compact and agile in town
Renault Austral
- Modern interior with a big screen
- Efficient E-Tech Full Hybrid 200
- Roomy, modular boot (430–527 L)
Cons
Peugeot 2008
- Rear seat tight for the class
- Boot smaller than larger SUVs
Renault Austral
- No diesel offered
- Infotainment takes getting used to
Compare specific generations
Belgian taxes & LEZ
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